The Integrated Service Lead is responsible for leading MVLS’s integrated social work program along with developing and maintaining MVLS's health justice partnerships.

ABOUT MOONEE VALLEY LEGAL SERVICE

Moonee Valley Legal Service (MVLS) has a 35-year history of working with members of our community, responding to legal need, facilitating access to justice, working towards positive legal outcomes, and improving understandings of the law.

We provide free legal advice, information, education, and referrals to anyone who lives, works, or studies within the City of Moonee Valley, but we prioritise service to community members who are more likely to encounter justice issues and difficulties in identifying and managing legal problems.

This includes people experiencing or at risk of family violence, mental illness, disability, financial hardship, barriers due to cultural and linguistic diversity, elder abuse, housing insecurity and homelessness, and those of increased risk of justice system intervention.

Our main office is located at the Wingate Avenue Community Centre in Ascot Vale, and we offer outreach services in multiple locations including:

• Flemington Library
• Avondale Heights Library
• Niddrie Library
• Travancore Prevention and Recovery Centre

In addition to providing direct legal support, MVLS is committed to supporting the holistic needs of our clients and communities.

Through embedding a social work program in our service, alongside our integration with co-locating services and Health Justice Partnership agencies, MVLS uses a tailored approach that improves both legal and social outcomes for our clients.

Furthermore, our community legal education programs aim to equip people with knowledge of their rights, promote self-advocacy, and prevent legal issues from occurring in the first instance.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Social Worker to join our team and lead our integrated services. In this role, you will offer case management, referrals and support, and manage our Health Justice Partnerships.

Reporting to the MVLS Manager you will work collaboratively with our legal team to ensure clients receive comprehensive support to address both their legal and non-legal needs. As part of the role you will receive regular supervision and support from the MVLS Manager. Your efforts will contribute to our community development team's mission to deliver impactful community legal education.

ABOUT YOU

We are seeking a applicant who is passionate about social justice and working with the community to achieve equity and empowerment.

BENEFITS

The role is a Level 5 Victorian Community Legal Centres Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2024 – 2027 and includes:

• 5 weeks annual leave per annum pro rata
• Salary packaging
• Flexible work arrangements
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

For further information on the role, please contact Brett Morton, Manager at [email protected], using the subject line: Integrated Services Lead enquiry via EthicalJobs.

This a Fixed Term Part Time Maternity Leave Cover – (22.8 hours per week) until 30th April 2025

A position description is attached.